Zack Schlemmer 
The New Balance 997 gets an extremely premium upgrade this winter, thanks to an upper decked out in high-grade leather that only the folks at Horween can provide. The luxurious Made in USA construction features a buttery soft leather by the famed tannery for its upper in beige, with tan pebbled leather accents for the tongue, “N” logos, and detailing panels. Of Course, if you want this quality, you’ll have to pay a premium price tag: a whopping $340. If you’ve got that kind of bread, grab your pair from finer New Balance retailers like Premier.
